In this edition: June 29, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking Fireworks Show will be held Saturday, and the Wildcat Travel Club is holding a Corn Hole Tournament in the afternoon. Buckner & Gately Auction Service is holding a large auction starting Saturday morning. Anutt Community Church announces…
Read MoreLet the memories begin
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking High School graduates from the classes of the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and 1973 celebrants (by special invitation for their 50th year class reunion) met on Saturday afternoon for an LHS Mini Alumni Banquet at Fly Creek LLC. Visiting and laughter commenced among alumni prior to being greeted and given…
Read MoreIt’s more than ABCs…
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Children at the Licking Head Start happily enjoy busy days where it’s more than ABCs. Three- and four-year-olds are kept engaged while they learn to recognize the alphabet, learn colors, how to count to 20, and how to use scissors; just as importantly they learn social and emotional skills, and…
Read MoreLocal Cooling Stations
Davis honored at Sports Commission Awards
Coming Events June 29, 2023
CARD SHOWER A card shower is being held for Jake and Beth Hutsell’s 50th wedding anniversary. Cards may be sent to 9746 Highway 17, Bucyrus, MO 65444. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION The Licking Fireworks Show will start at dark on Saturday, July 1 at Deer Lick Park. A Cornhole Tournament begins at 2 p.m., with check…
Read MoreClassifieds: June 29 – July 5, 2023
Yard/Garage Sale: Estate Sale in Edgar Springs: 29860 County Road 6230, Edgar Springs (Just off Highway 63). Friday, June 30th, 8-4, Full Prices, Saturday, July 1st, 8-2, Discounted Prices. Lots of great stuff, antique furniture pieces, dishes, lots of good jewelry and lots more! Pictures are available on Facebook at Farm Fresh Estate Sales. For…
Read MoreObituary – James “Jim” Reagan
James “Jim” Raymond Reagan passed away June 20, 2023, in Rolla, Mo., at the age of 80. Jim Reagan was born August 7, 1942, to Raymond and Edna Reagan, of Duke, Mo. Jim grew up on a large farm in Sherrill, Mo., and attended Licking High School where he actively played baseball and basketball, and…
Read MoreSex offender arrest
By Pat Burton, LPD Chief of Police LICKING, Mo. (June 21, 2023) – On June 20, 2023, it was reported to the Licking Police Department that Carey Atwood had been residing in the Hickory Manor nursing home since March 9, 2023. It was advised that Atwood was a registered sex offender, out of the…
Read MoreWater Project update, new ordinances by City
By Shari Harris, Publisher The City of Licking Water Project was reviewed at the June 13 meeting of the Licking Board of Aldermen. City Utilities Superintendent Rodney Sullins and Engineer Terris Cates, of Integrity Engineering, updated the Board on the project, associated costs and how they would be paid, and anticipated timelines. The plans had…
Read More